Version 1.1.159 has introduced iPhone 4 support, meaning you can use the device's impressive Retina Display technology and view your connected computer in higher resolution. LogMeIn Ignition allows you to access all of your files and programs even play games, so you can be sure to have everything you need while you're on the go. However, once you've installed the software, you can log into your computer with one tap, whether the machine is at home or in the office. You'll have to sign up for a LogMeIn account before you can use the service and download the software onto your Mac or PC.

LogMeIn Ignition is probably the most well known iPhone and iPad remote desktop application and that's because it's so popular. Here we round up the 10 best applications across smartphone platforms. Some use a third party server as a path point, others use ActiveSync, but they all render the screen to fit on your mobile, allowing you to carry out most of the tasks you can on your PC but on the move. Remote Desktop applications are available on all platforms, both over-network and whilst away from the network. One of the advantages of touchscreen smartphones is they provide a large screen perfect for accessing your computer remotely, whether you need to access applications or documents.